When a pedestrian is hit by a bus, the simple clerk Arandir runs and kisses the moribund in a gesture of sympathy and unconditional pure love. Opportunist photographer Amado Pinheiro witnesses the scene and sees the opportunity to sell newspaper and, together with the despicable and abusive chief of police Cunha, accuses Arandir of homosexuality.

A teacher in a small town who has almost given up on life, discovers a new passion when he meets the teenage daughter of a retired major. Based on the novel 'Farmer' by Jim Harrison.